Tim Cook has led Apple for 15 years, growing it into a $4 trillion company, but the CEO stepping down in 2026 is famously private—no spouse, no children, no public social life.
Net worth Approximately $2 billion (estimated) ·
Years as Apple CEO 2011–2026 (15 years) ·
Age 65 (born November 1, 1960) ·
Alma mater Auburn University (B.S.), Duke University (M.B.A.) ·
Marital status Private; no publicly confirmed spouse or children ·
Annual base salary $3 million (2024)
Quick snapshot
1Who is Tim Cook?
- Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. from 2011 to 2026 (Apple Newsroom)
- American business executive born November 1, 1960 (TheStreet)
- Succeeded Steve Jobs as CEO (Apple Newsroom)
2Key Facts
- Net worth: ~$2.9 billion (2026 estimate, TheStreet)
- Base salary: $3 million per year (TheStreet)
- Publicly came out as gay in 2014 (The Advocate)
3Recent News
- Stepping down as Apple CEO in April 2026 (Apple Newsroom)
- Replaced by John Ternus (Apple Newsroom)
- No official reason for stepping down given
Additional sources
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